https://gostatesmen.com/rss.aspx?path=footballLatest news items for Delta State University Athleticsen-us60https://gostatesmen.com/news/2026/5/28/football-kirk-represents-delta-state-as-a-gsc-top-ten-recipient.aspxhttps://gostatesmen.com/news/2026/5/28/football-kirk-represents-delta-state-as-a-gsc-top-ten-recipient.aspxFootball

PENSACOLA, Fla. – Delta State University Football's senior quarterback Cole Kirk represented Delta State University this year at the GSC Commissioner's trophy ceremony at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front as a Gulf South Conference top ten recipient.]]>KirkThu, 28 May 2026 20:02:00 CST214528https://gostatesmen.com/news/2026/3/25/football-dean-announces-staff-additions.aspxhttps://gostatesmen.com/news/2026/3/25/football-dean-announces-staff-additions.aspxFootball

CLEVELAND, Miss. — Delta State University head football coach David Dean has announced the addition of three new members to the Statesmen coaching staff, strengthening key areas on both sides of the ball ahead of the upcoming season.]]>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:00 CST214429https://gostatesmen.com/news/2026/3/17/football-dean-announces-spring-practice-dates.aspxhttps://gostatesmen.com/news/2026/3/17/football-dean-announces-spring-practice-dates.aspxFootball

CLEVELAND, Miss. – Head football coach David Dean has announced the schedule for spring football practice, starting on Wednesday, March 18. All practices are open to the public.]]>Football GeneralTue, 17 Mar 2026 11:38:00 CST214408https://gostatesmen.com/news/2026/2/6/football-delta-state-athletics-names-david-dean-20th-head-football-coach-press-conference-set-for-thursday-at-11-am.aspxhttps://gostatesmen.com/news/2026/2/6/football-delta-state-athletics-names-david-dean-20th-head-football-coach-press-conference-set-for-thursday-at-11-am.aspxFootball

CLEVELAND, Miss. – Delta State University Director of Athletics Mike Kinnison has announced the hiring of David Dean as the 20th head football coach in program history, bringing one of the most accomplished and respected résumés in NCAA Division II football to Cleveland. Dean will be introduced to the campus and the community at a press conference Thursday, Feb. 12 at 11 a.m., inside the Simmons Room of the Hugh Ellis Walker Alumni House. The public is invited to attend.]]>Dean Release PhotoFri, 6 Feb 2026 16:32:00 CST214279https://gostatesmen.com/news/2026/2/2/football-schweitzer-named-college-sports-communicators-academic-all-american.aspxhttps://gostatesmen.com/news/2026/2/2/football-schweitzer-named-college-sports-communicators-academic-all-american.aspxFootball

GREENWOOD, Ind. – Delta State University Football Student Athlete Gabe Schweitzer was named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America Team Announced last week.]]>Doss, SchweitzerMon, 2 Feb 2026 11:17:00 CST214272https://gostatesmen.com/news/2026/1/22/football-cooley-resigns-to-take-position-at-ole-miss-search-underway-for-new-head-coach.aspxhttps://gostatesmen.com/news/2026/1/22/football-cooley-resigns-to-take-position-at-ole-miss-search-underway-for-new-head-coach.aspxFootball

CLEVELAND, Miss. – Todd Cooley, Delta State University's head football coach for the past 13 seasons, has announced his resignation to accept a position at the University of Mississippi. Cooley will be the Director of High School Relations/Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Ole Miss.]]>CooleyThu, 22 Jan 2026 07:53:00 CST214253https://gostatesmen.com/news/2026/1/16/football-ten-delta-state-student-athletes-earn-gsc-all-academic-honors-99-make-the-honor-roll.aspxhttps://gostatesmen.com/news/2026/1/16/football-ten-delta-state-student-athletes-earn-gsc-all-academic-honors-99-make-the-honor-roll.aspxFootball, Women's Soccer

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Gulf South Conference announced their fall season academic All-Conference teams this afternoon. 10 Student Athletes from Delta State University earned Gulf South Conference All-Academic honors.]]>New GSC Academic CoverFri, 16 Jan 2026 12:00:00 CST214245https://gostatesmen.com/news/2025/12/18/football-carter-and-rearden-earn-don-hansen-all-american-honors.aspxhttps://gostatesmen.com/news/2025/12/18/football-carter-and-rearden-earn-don-hansen-all-american-honors.aspxFootball

BROOKFIELD, Ill. – The Don Hansen Football Committee has released the 2025 Don Hansen Division II All-America Team this morning. Delta State University Football Linebacker William Carter and Wide Receiver Curtis Rearden earned Don Hansen All-America honorable mention.]]>Football GeneralThu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:00 CST214220https://gostatesmen.com/news/2025/12/3/signing-day-statesmen-football-get-13-mid-year-signees.aspxhttps://gostatesmen.com/news/2025/12/3/signing-day-statesmen-football-get-13-mid-year-signees.aspxFootball

CLEVELAND, Miss. – The Delta State University Football Coach Todd Cooley and his staff announced 13 incoming members sign the dotted line for today's Signing Day. All 13 members will be joining the Green and White in the spring '26 semester after competing in the competitive Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC).]]>Wed, 3 Dec 2025 17:30:00 CST214202https://gostatesmen.com/news/2025/12/3/football-carter-wins-excellence-award-at-30th-conerly-trophy-presentation.aspxhttps://gostatesmen.com/news/2025/12/3/football-carter-wins-excellence-award-at-30th-conerly-trophy-presentation.aspxFootball, Athletic Department

JACKSON, Miss. – Senior linebacker William Carter IV received the inaugural Division II/III Excellence Award at the 2025 C Spire Conerly Trophy presentation held at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame on Tuesday night.]]>2025 ConerlyWed, 3 Dec 2025 11:08:00 CST214201